SPR16 Melody

Season 2016

Back to the combustion engine

68 kW

Motor power

65 Nm

Torque

225 kgs

Total weight

Engine

Water-cooled in-line four-cylinder Suzuki GSX 600 R K3 with 599 cc displacement
CFRP/RP intake tract with intake manifold injection
Compression ratio: 12.5 : 1
Engine control unit: MoTec M400
Electronic circuit with ignition interruption
Optimized control times
Fully sequential injection/ignition
Adapted oil pan
Aluminum fuel tank (5.5 l) with integrated pump
Weight optimization

Gearbox

Power transmission via chain
CFRP drive shafts
Differential: Drexler Formula Student
Customized translation

Suspension

V: Push-Rod with air spring damper (variably adjustable)
H: Push-Rod with air spring damper (variably adjustable)
Wheel suspension: Double wishbone made of CFRP
Optimized setting range
Improved access
Tire manufacturer: Hoosier
Rims: OZ Racing
Steering: Linear Formula Seven steering gear

Electronics

CAN bus
HMI (Human Machine Interface)
Optimized cable routes (automotive standard)
LV: 12V
WLAN live telemetry and data logging
Traction control

Chassis

Structurally analyzed, MIG/MAG-welded tubular lattice frame
Material: E235/E355
Fire Wall: 0,5mm Aluminium
Crashbox: Aluminum honeycomb
Aerodynamically optimized CFRP outer skin

Aero

Further developed aerodynamics package
Lap time gain: Approx. 12%
Front & rear wing
Underbody
Downforce: 500N at 60km/h

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